Desert Locust Guidelines

Desert locust guidelines

This is an updated version of the 2003 Desert Locust Guidelines on Safety and environmental Precautions. It provides information on relevant safety and environmental precautions when controlling Desert Locust and other types of locusts and some grasshoppers. This guideline is primarily intended for use by decision-makers, field officers and monitoring staff involved in the organization and execution of Desert Locust control operations. Some parts will be important reference material for training new staff as well as providing background information for experienced locust officers. The guideline may also be useful for donor representatives assessing technical and financial needs of locust-affected countries.Two subjects are addressed in this guideline: first, reduction of environmental and human health risks from insecticide use during a locust control campaign; and second, environmentaland human health monitoring during locust control operations.

Desert Locust Guidelines

Desert Locust Guidelines